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Naruto Chapter 561: The Power in a Name
The Shinobi Army watch Madara's creation in horror. Gaara rallies the army to run away from the meteor. Onoki uses his ability to try to make the falling rock lighter in order to stop it. The Tsuchikage almost stops it, but Madara lands another meteor on top of it, crushing Onoki in the process. Meanwhile, the Raikage and Tsunade discuss how it's possible to have two Madaras. Tsunade comments that the masked Madara used the name because he knew that it would cause fear. They receive word of the meteor that fell on the 4th squad and that Madara is responsible. Tsunade decides to head out to the battlefield. The Tsuchikage is badly injured, while the Shinobi Army gather themselves in the wake of the attack. Kabuto, through Muu, revels at the sight of the Madara's Power of the Sage of the Six Paths. It is revealed that during the fight at the Valley of the End with the first Hokage, Madara received a portion of Hashirama's power. He glances under his shirt and asks if Kabuto knows about his plan, to which the latter confirmed that he was on board for, though he doesn't know what the masked Madara would do. Madara tries to summon the Kyuubi, who decides to lend Naruto its full power out of anger towards Madara. With the boost in power, Naruto utilized his Kage Bunshin and used the Great Rasengan, which does not work. Onoki decides to take his final stand.
Bleach Chapter 470: Pray for Predators
Riruka chases after Rukia in her stuffed animal form, calling her Deviko. Riruka catches up to her, but Rukia is able to evade her using Shunpo, making her realize that while she can't hold her sword, she still has her reiatsu. Rukia decides to use the Hado no. 33, but the technique exploded inside her stuffed animal suit instead. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Ishida continue their fight with Ginjo. Ishida notes that Ginjo is not just using Ichigo's fullbring powers, but his reiatsu as well. Impatient, Ichigo decides to face Ginjo head on. Ishida warns Ichigo that Ginjo is baiting him to use the Getsuga Tenshou, but Ichigo has already struck his attack. Ginjo easily deflects it and returns with a Getsuga Tenshou attack of his own, revealing that Ginjo can also use Ichigo's attacks and have obtained all of his abilities. Rukia is cornered by Riruka, who tells her that being not normal is important, because it's the reason why they met Tsukishima and why Ginjo saved them. Riruka tells Rukia that she will teach her about the "survival of the fittest" of those with fullbring powers.
One Piece Chapter 644: To Zero
The citizens of Fishman Island listen to Prince Fukaboshi's voice that is amplified throughout the island. He tells Luffy that Hody decided to instigate a campaign of violence in order to add experience and determination to the fishmen's hatred against humans, who Hody considers to be an evil existence. Hody had created the new fishmen pirates after years of feeling that their race is oppressed by the humans and have enacted plans to make the fishmen hate those who live above water. The fishmen in the air tank try to direct an air bubble towards Noah. Everyone hears Prince Fukaboshi say that he himself was filled with hatred for humans, but he now believes that any grudges should have been left with the dead and that fishmen island will be destroyed if they do nothing. He begs Luffy to extinguish the ghosts of hatred and bring everything back to zero. Luffy tells Hody that he, Jinbei and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates promised that they won't let anyone lay a finger on Fishman Island, because they are friends. The Fishman Island citizens are moved by the exchange and many decide to stay despite the incoming ark. The air bubble finally surrounds Noah. Hody finally catches up, but Luffy punches him with a Red Hawk punch powered by Gear Second.
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Chapter 359: The Starting Day
Tsuna wakes up to a happy family breakfast on the first day of the Battle of the Rainbow. Tsuna seems disturbed and leaves abruptly. Reborn follows him, finding out that Tsuna is freaking out at the idea that he is wearing the boss watch instead of Dino. Tsuna meets up with Gokudera, Yamamoto and Ryohei along the way, and wonders who the last two team members are. They arrive in school, where Tsuna notices that Chrome looks sick. At the end of the school day, the watches finally activate, signifying the start of the first battle that will last for 10 minutes. Tsuna and Enma are instantly attacked at their respective locations. Enma is attacked with knives, which he stops using the Gravita Dela Terra. It is revealed that Tsuna's attacker is his father Iemitsu.
Hunter X Hunter Chapter 322: Siblings
Silva accompanies Gon to see his sister Aluka. As the doors to her chambers open, Silva tells Killua that the last request made by Milluki was not yet fulfilled. Silva asks him if he remembers the rules when making a wish with Aluka, reminding him the dangers it presents. Aluka's past is revealed, beginning with her as a child asking to be carried by Mitsuba. As Mitsuba carried Aluka, the young girl's face suddenly changed. Mitsuba calls Killua out of fear for Aluka. Killua asks Aluka to make him high, and he is suddenly elevated in the air. Despite wanting to keep his sister's ability a secret, Killua explained her ability to their parents. Aluka goes into the blank state after making three requests. She can only return to normal after granting a wish. Silva and Kikyo were concerned and asked Mitsuba to refuse all of Aluka's requests. However, after refusing four requests, Mitsuba died. It is revealed that the person Mitsuba loved also died. Killua confirmed that it's because her requests were refused four times. The next butler, Yasuha, gave Aluka a piggyback ride, marking the third request Aluka made. Yasuha wished to become a billionaire and money fell down from the sky, where a passing currency transport flew overhead. Silva and Kikyo notice that Aluka does not request anything from them. Illumi investigated the events by observing the next butler in charge of Aluka. The next butler, Kasuga, however, received shocking requests. Aluka asked for her liver, duodenum, spine and brain, which Kasuga naturally all refused. It is confirmed that Aluka can grant any wish, but that the gravity of her next requests will depend on how large the last wish she granted was. The bigger the wish granted, the more people die. Because of Aluka's ability, 67 people died that day.
Fairy Tail Chapter 256: The 7 Years of Nothing
The members of the Fairy Tail guild celebrate reuniting after 7 years. Romeo shows Natsu and the others his fire magic, which he learned from both his father and Totomaru. Makarov tells Makao to remain the guild master for now, chuckling over the fact that he knows the others won't like it. Erza is shocked to know that Arsack and Bisca are married and have a kid. Reedus shows everyone his drawings of how he imagined them seven years older. Lamia Scale arrives to welcome them back. Lyon sees Juvia and falls in love with her. Gildarts proudly proclaims to everyone that Kana is his daughter, looking more like a lecher than a father. Everyone fawns over Laxus. Levi once again completes Team Shadow Gear. Lucy feels the toll of the 7 years that was felt by those who were left behind. Lucy returns to her home and was met by the landlady with the tally for the 7 years of backpay rent. Lucy realizes that the rest of the formerly missing members will have the same problem. She thinks about visiting her father. Arsack and Bisca give Erza news about Jellal. Lyon gives Gray news about Ultear and Meredy. Makarov receives news about a certain guild. Natsu and Happy try to find something in their home. As night falls, a voice asks for confirmation if Zeref is alive. Natsu and Happy follow Lucy, who is on her way to meet her father. It is revealed that Natsu's safe and money has already been stolen. They arrive at the Market Guild Love and Lucky, where Lucy asks for her father. She receives news that her father passed away a month before. She feels the weight of the lost 7 years more than ever.
History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi Chapter 450: Tidat's Kingdom
At Ryozanpaku, everyone tries to act normally. Everyone is worried about Miu, but Kenichi tries his best to lift everyone's spririts. Elder Furinji is traveling to find Miu, while Sakaki suggests that they wait for Hongo's word about her whereabouts. When a voice calls out for Sakaki, all members of Ryozanpaku rush outside. In their excitement, all the masters surround Seta and Hayami. Hongo's students confirm that Miu is in Tidat, the kingdom of Jenazad's former disciple, Radin Jihan. As the masters consider the information, Kenichi is fired up to go. Meanwhile, Yudis, who is actually Jenazad, is training Miu, who is still in a state of memory loss. He calls her Bulu. As the family discusses her progress, Miu suddenly start talking sporadically, showing the others that she is picking up their language. Miu tells them to take her to the plane crash site, saying that it might make her remember who she is. They mention that the plane have come from Japan, which triggers a memory of Kenichi falling, causing Miu to break down, saying "He was killed.". Jenazad tells her to channel her anger to her fists, but Miu attacks him. Jenazad prods Miu to further anger, telling her that the plane was shot down by an organization called Yami. He also tells her that the person who ordered the attack was Hongo.
The World God Only Knows Chapter 163: Scramble Crossing
Katsuragi makes the decision to focus on Chihiro's conquest, cutting off the communication line between her and Ayumi, by asking Ayumi to help her with her best friend. Katsuragi feigns lack of confidence to get Ayumi to agree. Ayumi and Chihiro attend band practice for the festival. Chihiro distributes new music. Yui reports to Katsuragi that Mars came out to call out to the goddess that could be in Chihiro or Ayumi, but neither responded. After school, Ayumi gives Katsuragi pointers about Chihiro and helps him make contact by kicking him in Chihiro's way, so the two of them can throw trash together. As they walk, Chihiro gives Katsuragi her old guitar pick. Afterwards, Ayumi checks up on Katsuragi, who declares that he will kiss Chihiro at the campfire in an effort to get Ayumi to react. But Ayumi only wished him the best.
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